Biology at University of Florida
Gainesville, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 630 graduates a year
University of Florida graduates in biology earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Florida Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 571 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $53,725 | $52,784 | #625 | $31,278 |
| 572 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $53,698 | $51,109 | #690 | $40,935 |
| 573 | William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA | $53,683 | $56,468 | #488 | $36,449 |
| 574 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $53,645 | $57,098 | #461 | $24,713 |
| 575 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | $53,645 | $57,098 | #462 | $24,713 |
| 576 | Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC | $53,625 | $57,547 | #442 | — |
| 577 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $53,619 | $54,531 | #560 | $35,309 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Florida biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,713 one year after graduating and $53,645 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Florida rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Florida ranks #574 by median pay four years after graduation, and #461 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.